communication

noun

kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce communication (audio)
Definition of communicationnext
1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information the latest communication from the crew of the space station

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of communication Interest rate hikes remain on the table, at a time when investors are flying blind as the Federal Reserve scales back its communication. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 July 2026 That means better compensation, realistic workloads, meaningful onboarding, ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clear communication from school and district leaders. — Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Both are similar, but there are important distinctions to bear in mind, according to Mallory Micetich, a home expert and communications specialist with Angi, a home services company. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 Transparency is a powerful trust builder in everything from supply chains to communications. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
  1. message
  2. contact
  3. dispatch
  4. touch
Noun
  • The boarding school did not immediately respond to a message left at the general admissions number or an email with a list of questions sent to an address listed online for the school.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of message
Noun
  • In addition to the startling experience of touching the remains of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, contact with the Mastodonsaurus offers an opportunity to reflect on the future, those involved in the project said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • There was contact across the Mexican’s face, but nowhere near enough to justify a red card for violent conduct.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of contact
Noun
  • By streamlining scheduling, improving dispatch visibility and enabling real-time tracking, the client reduced cycle time and enabled earlier revenue recognition.
    — Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The series of intimate dispatches was widely credited for its courage and also for raising awareness of the disease, which strikes men far less often than women.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of dispatch
Noun
  • The defense has questioned why investigators did not conduct more extensive touch DNA testing on other items found in Burke’s home.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • TouchLab unveiled electronic skin, giving robots a crucial sense of touch for delicate handling and safe interaction.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of touch

Browse Nearby Words

communicating (with)
communication
communications
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on communication

Nglish: Translation of communication for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about communication

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of itinerant

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 24

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?
See More

Popular

See More

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
chain-question-mark
Missing Link Quiz July 2026 Five seconds to figure out the word that fits bot...
See All